Seenee Quefteah |
Serves 8 |
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2 cups Fine Shirag Bulgor 1 lb. flank steak 2 cups water ½ tbsp salt ¼ tsp cumin |
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1 lb. extra lean ground beef 1 cup onions (finely chopped) ½ cup coarse ground pistachios ½ cup coarse ground walnuts ¼ cup pine nuts 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. seven spices ½ tsp. red pepper ¼ tsp. black pepper ¼ tsp. allspice ¼ tsp. cumin |
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At medium heat put a small amount of water (¼ cup) in a pan and add the ground beef slowly, mixing constantly to evenly cook the beef so no lumps appear. | ![]() |
Add onions and salt, mix thoroughly, lower heat and let simmer for 20 min. or until water is absorbed. Add nuts and mix. Cook for another 8 min. Add the spices and mix thoroughly. Cook for another 2 min. |
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Mix Fine Shirag Bulgor in 1 cup of water and let stand until water is absorbed. |
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Dice flank steak, then in a food processor process the steak until is fluffy. | ![]() |
In a mixer combine the Fine Shirag Bulgor, salt and cumin. Slowly add the steak, and the remaining water as needed. |
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Using an 11 inch diameter pan, lightly coat the surface with olive oil. Divide the outer layer mixture into two equal portions. Use one portion to make a flat layer in the pan (tip: have a small bowl of water close by to dip your fingers into to prevent sticking). |
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Add the filling as a middle layer. | ![]() |
Using the second portion, add the top layer. | ![]() |
Cut the finished product into shapes (squares or diamonds) | ![]() |
On each piece place a small piece of butter. | ![]() |
Cook at 350ºF for 30 min. Let cool and serve. |
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